Budget-friendly countries for U.S. tourists in 2009
Fiji's reputation for beautiful beaches makes it a popular destination, so don't expect to find bargain-basement airfare rates. However, the real savings comes once you arrive at this paradise, because the American dollar is very strong here, so everything from accommodations to dining will seem like a real steal. Pictured here is Jean-Michel Cousteau, observing three bannerfish underwater as he dives along a coral reel near his resort in Fiji. AP Photo/Tom Ondway/Jean-Michel Cousteau Productions
